- Born 1964
- 1983-1990 Law Studies, University of Heidelberg, Germany, 1st/2nd state exam, articled clerk at Landgericht (District Court) Heidelberg
- 1985-1988 Academic research assistant at chair in public laws at University Heidelberg, Germany
- 1993-1994 Lector at legal exam preparation course
- 1994-2001 self-employed lawyer for various companies and law firms
- 2001 Licence to Practise Law (admittance to the bar)
- 2003-2014 legal advisor to central settlement and financial service providers
- 2007 Certification for specialisation in IT Law
- 2014-2015 Specialisation course in Family Law